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Kvassheim Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located on the beach at Kvassheim in Hå municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. The lighthouse is located about 2.5 kilometers south of the village of Vigrestad. The original building was established in 1912 and automated in 1984. In 1990, the lighthouse was replaced with a smaller, automated lighthouse located about 70 meters to the west of the old building. The old building is now used as a museum and landmark.

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Obrestad Lighthouse

Obrestad Lighthouse

14.74km from Kvassheim fyr

Obrestad Lighthouse is a coastal lighthouse located on the north side of the small farming village of Obrestad in Hå municipality, Rogaland county, Norway. It sits on a promontory about 5 kilometres west of Nærbø. The square tower was first lit in 1873 and the tower was rebuilt in its present form in 1950. The lighthouse was automated in 1991 and has been a protected historical building since 2000.

Eigerøy Lighthouse

Eigerøy Lighthouse

16.59km from Kvassheim fyr

Established in 1853-54, it has one of Europe’s most powerful lights. The lighthouse was built to ensure the safety of the shipping traffic along the coast. It was the first cast-iron tower to be built in Norway. Eigerøy bird-watching station was established by the lighthouse in 1991.

Kongeparken

Kongeparken

27.67km from Kvassheim fyr

Kongeparken is Western Norway's largest amusement park and Rogaland's most popular attraction. he park offers over 60 different rides and adventures for the entire family and has been awarded several times for good service and innovative attractions.Kongeparken is Western Norway's largest amusement park and Rogaland's most popular attraction. he park offers over 60 different rides and adventures for the entire family and has been awarded several times for good service and innovative attractions.

The Science Factory

The Science Factory

34.3km from Kvassheim fyr

Science Factory is a museum and technological know-how center positioned at Sandnes, in Rogaland, Norway. The Science Factory opened in May 2008. It is a technology museum with exhibitions approximately mathematic, astronomy, chemistry, physics, artwork, and generation. The records of Sandnes additionally nicely as nearby records also showcased in the museum.

Sola Beach

Sola Beach

38.11km from Kvassheim fyr

Solastranden is a 2,3 km long beach close to the airport. It is one of the most popular beaches in the Stavanger region, and a well used spot for wind- and watersports. Traces of war structures can be seen in the southern end of the beach.

Sola flytekniske museum

Sola flytekniske museum

39.41km from Kvassheim fyr

The aviation museum is located next to Stavanger Airport, Sola. The museum displays an impressive range of airplanes, helicopters, and other objects related to aviation. The exhibition is inside an authentic German hangar from World War 2. Over 30 airplanes are displayed.

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Rogaland

Rogaland

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Mainly a coastal region with fjords, beaches, and islands. It is the center of the Norwegian petroleum industry.

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